This book brings together new research that engages with the concept of diaspora from a uniquely Australian perspective and provides a timely contribution to the development of research-informed policy, both in the Australian context and more broadly. It builds on the understanding of the complex drivers and domains of diaspora transnationalism and its implications for countries and people striving to develop human capabilities in a globally interconnected but also fractured world. The chapters showcase a wide range of diaspora experiences from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia. This work demonstrates the usefulness of diaspora as a concept to explore the experiences of migrant and refugee communities in Australia and the Pacific and further understanding on the peacebuilding, conflict, economic, humanitarian and political engagements of diaspora communities globally. The insights and findings from the breadth of research featured shed light on broader debates about diasporas, migration and development, and transnationalism.

Samantha Daniels never knew what it took to be a private investigator. Besides getting nearly killed several times, kidnapped more than once, and new clients lining up the block, she managed to take on one big case that could make or break her career, literally. The only thing was that she had to work with the guy who broke more than her heart. Alexander Conrad never imagined that he would see Sam again. After what he did to her long ago, he knew that she wouldn't want anything to do with him again. But, with a golden opportunity presenting itself, she had no choice but to work with him and he was going to take full advantage. Together, they worked to solve the case while worrying how to keep her alive long enough for him to claim what's his.

Elizabeth had a plan. She would become a nun and devote her life to others. From now on her life would be one orderly self-sacrifice. Her life would mean something. Adam had a plan. He would order a wife from the East to help take care of his brother's kids while he finished building a lumber empire in Reedsport, Oregon. She would be unobtrusive and obedient. From now on his life would be orderly and serene. No surprises. But neither one of them could have predicted that an unscrupulous lawyer would come into both their lives and change everything. Now Elizabeth found herself on the way to Oregon as a mail order bride, no one listening to her pleas that this was all a mistake. While Adam greeted not the calm woman of his dreams, but a fiery Auburn haired girl insisting she was kidnapped. There is a saying, "If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans." Adam and Elizabeth now have to decide if their failed plans were God's shut door or merely an obstical in their path. And if this is God's Window, will it be settling for less? Or could it possibly turn out to be more than either of them could have ever hoped for?